The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 to hear multiple reports, including the latest budget news, and take action on numerous items including the naming of the Outdoor Educational Complex, approving the tax levy and audit.

Temperatures are cooling across the Shawnee National Forest with winter on its way. With the change in seasons, the Shawnee National Forest reminds the public of seasonal closures for some forest areas, including recreation sites, roads and...

We’re not quite down to the wire yet. Still two more weekends of shopping pleasure or pressure, depending on your point of view. Cooks and foodies rarely return or re-gift kitchen items, so I took some time to compile a list.